Dr. Bert E Tagert is a physician based out of Bristol, Tennessee and his medical specialization is Orthopaedic Surgery. He practices in Bristol, Tennessee and has the professional credentials of M.D.. The NPI Number for Dr. Bert E Tagert is 1104828003 and he holds a License No. 19394 (Tennessee).His current practice location address is 1 Medical Park Blvd, Ste 300 E, Bristol, Tennessee and he can be reached out via phone at 423-844-6450 and via fax at 423-844-6499. You can also correspond with Dr. Bert E Tagert through mail at his mailing address at 1 Medical Park Blvd, Suite 300 E, Bristol, Tennessee - 37620-7430 (mailing address contact number - 423-844-6450).

Provider Profile Details:

NPI Number

1104828003

Provider Name

Dr. Bert E Tagert

Credential

M.D.

Specialization

Orthopaedic Surgery

Gender

Male

Provider Entity Type

Individual

Provider Enumeration Date

08/11/2005

Last Update Date

06/17/2008

Medicare Participation Status:
As per our records, Dr. Bert E Tagert does not participate in Medicare program. Non-participating providers haven't signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services, but they can still choose to accept assignment for individual services. These providers are called "non-participating". You might have to pay the entire charge at the time of service.

Provider's Legacy Identifiers:

Identifier

Identifier Type

Identifier State

Identifier Issuer

3064402

Medicaid

TN

006404804

Medicaid

VA

Provider Business Practice Location Address Details:

Address

1 Medical Park Blvd, Ste 300 E

City

Bristol

State

Tennessee

Zip

37620-7430

Phone Number

423-844-6450

Fax Number

423-844-6499

Provider Business Mailing Address Details:

Address

1 Medical Park Blvd, Suite 300 E

City

Bristol

State

Tennessee

Zip

37620-7430

Phone Number

423-844-6450

Fax Number

423-844-6499

Provider's Primary Taxonomy Details:

Type

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Speciality

Orthopaedic Surgery

Taxonomy

207X00000X

Licence No.

19394 (Tennessee)

Definition:

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

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The NPI must be used in lieu of legacy provider identifiers in the HIPAA standards transactions. Covered health care providers and all health plans and health care clearinghouses must use the NPIs in the administrative and financial transactions adopted under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).

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